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Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-08-17
The Tichborne Curse.

It seems that in the time of Henry
II. a Sir Roger Tichborne married
an heiress named. Mabel de Lymer-
stone. She proved to be a Lady Boun-
tiful, always soliciting her knight to
give to the poor. These e%ntreaties he
constantly refused until, when she be-
came bedridden, he tauntingly offered
her for the poor as much ground as
she could crawl around. She actually
succeeded in covering fifteen acres
hence the name of the field.
Before Lady Mabel died she desired
that the rental Of these fifteen acres be
given annually to the poor every Lady
Day, March 25, in the shape Of small
loaves. She said:
IF any Tichbornc deprives the poor
of this dole the family shall be pun
ished by the fulfilment of my curse.
May the house then fall, the name
change and misfortune come. The
fultilment shall be foreshadowed by a
generation of seven sons and then one
Of seven daughters"
Toward tho end of the last century
the baronet of that day vas petitioned
by the neighboring gentry to stop the
dole as a bad precedent He COM
piled.
In 1902 this same baronet, the faith
er of seven sons, pulled down the
mansion, which he said was incon-
venient and decayed. The tower was
so solid that gunpowder had to be
used to make it fall. He was sue
ceeded by a o who had seven daugh-
tiers. The title next successively passed
to his two brothers. The last of these
father of the drowned Sir Roger and
Sir Alfred, sire, of the present baronet
did change the family name by max
ing it the double one of Doughty-Tich-
borne, for which the royal license was
obtained. -'.~ ...
Then came the INTERCHANGEABLE
mysterious death Of Sir Roger, the al
most ruinous lawsuit, the birth of the
present baronet after his fathers death
and the humiliation of the boys grand
mother, Lady Tichborne, STOPPING to
fraud and perjury in supporting the
Orion claimant.
Curiously enough this dole. proved
a turning point in convicting the claim
ant. He swore that it was distributed
in silver, whereas the Jurors decided
if he had been the heir he must have
known that it was in loaves. The dole
has, however, been resumed, substitute
ing sacks Of -four for baked bread
New York Herald. -
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-08-17
When to Wear Jewels.

Clara LAMA in the New York Jewelry
News: Since the sale of the Crown jew
els of France, manyof which are destined
to adorn American beauty, conversation
has leaned in the direction of precious
stones. A few words may therefore not
be out of place in regard to the proper
time and name of wearing them. It
is an unfortunate custom in the United
States for women to wear Jewels at all
times; at breakfast, in going to market,
for, visiting for every possible occasion.
in fact l know n lady. the happy
possessor of an exquisite pair OF
solitaire diamond earrings, who never
takes them out of her ears. This not
only foolish, but in execrable taste. In
Europe-that is, on the continent
ladies wear jewels all the day long.
But these fair foreign danes are not
housekeepers. They v go to
market, the kitchen in a fine establish
ment is an unknown quantity, milady
does not tramp about the streets looking
for bargains and arrayed in an ugly
tailor-made costume, or still uglier thing
called an ulster. The ways of living
abroad differ essentially from our own.
l do not say they are better, but that
they are different.
In America women walk a great deal,
and to the promenaders especially, I
would say leave your jewels, if you
have any. at home. Nothing is more
ridiculous than to see a woman in a
coarse, serge gown, even made by the
best tailor, stout walking boots, per-
haps covered by muddy overshoes, and
with diamonds blazing in her ears.
For paying visits in the afternoon, if
one go in a carriage, a few jewels may
appropriately be worn with a silk or
velvet costume. In any event, never
put on such denominations as imitation
precious stones. No woman of real
refinement is ever seen in them. They
are only fit for rabble who seek to ape
their betters. If you cannot afford to
purchase the "real" thing go without.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-08-17
Story ofTwo Birds.

An English lady, residing in the
country, has a pet blackbird. Last
summer the birds cage was placed In
the open window and a wild blackbird
flew down to it, looking through for q
minute. or two al, the prisoner, and then
flying away. A minute afterward the
visitor. returned, bearing q worm in its
beak. This act of friendship was re-
peated again and again, until the Gagged
bird and, his mistress had to leave. The
two birds had been separated for eight
months, but recently the lady returned
to the country, and had not hung the
cage uphaH an hour before the same
wild blackbird was seen flying down
to his old friend.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-08-17

The Car of Russia is about to join
the ranks of royal and imperial au-
thors. He has revised his diaries for
the last ten or fifteen years, and has
intrusted M. Itchy, the Hungarian
painter, with the, task of illustrating
them. The work will be published at
St. Petersburg in the autumn. Before
the critics get through with him he
will probably regret the failure of the
Nihilistic plots against his life.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-08-17
Scientific Chat.

In Algeria there IL = small stream
which tho chemistry Of nature has con-
verted into true ink. It II formed BY
the union Of two rivulets, ono Of which
4 very strongly impregnated with iron,
while the othert meandering through .
naRsh, imbibes gallic acid, another in
grsdient In tho formation of ink.
Letters and other manuscript matters
arc satisfactorily written with this sing
ular natural compound Of iron and gal
Ne acid. = e. I I ~
Professor Elisha Gray's now disoov-
cry il called autobiography, and it IL
claimed thatit viii b .psssibls with it,
uss to write upron . sheet d. paper and
have N a~utosraphio She-dm1le Of the
writing Esproduced BY telegraph 800
miles away, and probably . much
greater distance. ,r-<gz
The London Lancet 'w,v W. recently
told Of IN egg in which there was I
worm, and was asked how it got there.
The Lancet replied in affect that Il was
an ovarian parasite, and that + got
there by reason of III general deprav-
itY.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-08-17

1YnnNX1to be made. Cut this out and
return to US and VIC viii send
IL you tree, something OF great val
ne and Importance to you, that
VII start you in BUSINESS which will bring you
IN more money right away han anything else
In this world. Any one can do the work and
live at home. Either sex; all ages. Something
new that just coins money for all workers. Wa
will start you; capital not needed. This is one
Of the genuine, important nance OF q lifetime.
Those who are ambitious and enterprisine win
not delay. Grand outfit freaL Address H1uE 4
Co., Augusta, Maine.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-08-17
Chronic

OIuOuu~
Catarrh destroys the sense of smell and
taste, consumes the cartilages OF the nose,
and, unless properly treated, hastens its
victim into Consumption. It usually in
dicates a scrofulous condition of the sys-
TEN, and should be treated, like chronic
ulcers and eruptions, through the blood.
The most obstinate and dangerous forms
of this disagreeable disease
Can be
cured BY taking Ayers Sarsaparilla. SCI
have always been more or less troubled
the spring of 1882. At that time l took a
severe cold in my head, which, notwith-
standing all efforts to cure grew worse,
and finally became a chronic Catarrh.
1t was accompanied with terrible head
aches, deafness, a continual coughing, and
with great soreness of the lungs. Ny
throat and stomach were so polluted with
the mass of corruption from my head
that Loss of Appetite, Dyspepsia, and
ness. / tried many of the so-called spe-
cities for this disease, but obtained no
relief until l commenced taking Ayers
Sarsaparilla. After using two bottles Of
this medicine, 1 noticed an improvement
in my condition. When I had taken six
bottles all traces of Catarrh disappeared,
and my health was completely restored. -
A. B. Cornell, Fairfield, Iowa.
For thoroughly eradicating the poisons
Of Catarrh from the blood, take
Ayers Sar
saparilla. It win restore health and visor
to decaying and diseased tissues, when
everything else fails.
Prepared by Dr.J. G. Aver & Co.. Lowell, Ma.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-08-17

Ths Cochin parade tie mosning strut CT
the barn-yardfowls
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-08-17
4 MIDSUMMER WET.
. NO CHANCE TO G

George" said the president of a Vir
ginia railroad to his secretary, ..ar'
those pamphlets descriptive of til,
scenery along our route ready to sent
u yet?" ! -
eyes, sir; all ready" .
Every we'll. George. Have the pas
senger agents distribute them next
week, and the week after I'll change
the schedule, so as to have all the trains
run through by night" 80 .
GOOD IDEA.
De Baggs-Ponsonby, me boy, what
do you do in this weather to keep cool!
Ponsonby-Nothing." ~
De Baggs-By Jove! I don't know
but that's a good idea.
TO REACH LAND.
"Swim? Not q bit, stranger, but ]
reckon if ye'd draps me down in their
middle of this hvur river, T'd&reach
lane 'thoatmuch dif6kelty."
why, how SOP"
"Waal, I carcalate I'd go right te
the bottom. fl arper's Bazaar.
TRULY GOOD CAT. -
Harlem possesses a cat that will moi
kill canary birds. On the contrary
this cat is a guard, protecting the bird:
from the providing felines of the neigh
borhood. The cages are set in the yart
and the cat is placed in charge. Hi.
fighting reputation is such that tn.
marauGers who would like a feast Q!
canary discreetly remain away from thu
premiSeS,-EDOch.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-08-17
HURRY.

City visitor with family)-Bub,
which Is the nearest way to Jobbleson's2
Boy Gent ahead by farmer)-ist do
that road. Il yez be friends Of his, ys'd
better hurry up Has Just fau down
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-08-17
Ayers Sar

saparilla. 1t will restore health and vigor
to decaying and diseased tissues, when
everything else fails.
Prepared by Dr.. J. {. Aver & Co., Lowell, Ma.
, 1887-05-19
kumOred Sale.

The air was full Of rumors yester-
day of the reported sale of the Echo
mills and a large piece Of river prop.
ty belonging to s. q. Havermale.
All manner of statements we're fly
ing about regarding the transaction,
and about every one knowing any
thing IN regard to the case had a
different story to tell. a reporter
called upon Mr.. Havermale at the
mill and inquired rs to the authentic
ity of the report. Mr.. Havermale
laughed at the numerous reports In
his usual good natured way, and
stated that while negotiations were
pending for q transfer no sctual sale
had taken place, and there was no
certainty that one would he made.
He talked like II nau perfectly indif-
ierent rs to the result Of the nego.
tiatiOns. He did not say who WAS to
be tho purchaser in case the pur.
chase was made, hut expected to
know something definite By this
morning. The public can rest as.
sured that the sale. should il take
place, will not date the retirement
of Mr.. Havermale from business,
He Is too active Il man to remain
idle, and il he disposcs Of the Echo
mills he will turn all of his attention
to the new oat meal mill now almost
ready to start up.
, 1887-05-19

spring. The entire townsite Is fairly
yellow with new buildings not yet
painted, so recent has been their
construction and the numerous new
business blocks have entirely altered
the physiognomy of the business
streets. The noise of saws and ham
mers fills the air. Foundations are
being laid for several more blocks OF
stores. Rents are so high by reason
Of the great influx OF Population that
almost any kind of IA building nets
twenty or thirty per cent. on the
cost of the lot and improvements.
Among recently established manu-
factories are a pottery, u cracker
factory, and an oat meal and spice
mill. 1t Is gratifying to see my pre-
dictions about this town verified.
When first saw II five years ago 1t
seemed to possess all the natural ad-
vantages that have made MinneapO.
lis u great city-lumber, wheat and
q magnificent water power. Since
then II has added the lately devel-
oped mineral wealth OF the Coeur d.
Alene and Colville districts. Both
OF these districts are by reason Of
their geographical positions necessa-
rily tributary to Spokane Falls. The
town has now 1000 people. ] believe
1t will have $4,000 In less than ten
years.
, 1887-05-19
Correction.

In the notice of the death of Mrs.
A. Il. Keats yesterday morning the
REVIEW erred in the statement
regarding the cause that led to suffo-
cation, but gave the nature Of the
difficulty the lady was afflicted with
from information received ON the
subject. The writer was ignorant of
tho existence Of any organic trouble
that the unfortunate lady was suffer.
ing from, and was surprised upon
learning that she had been subject to
any ailment. 1t seems that Mrs.
Keats was troubled with heart dis.
ease of such Il type that she OCCASION
ally suffered from dizziness aud
fainting spells, at which times she
would lose consciousness for short
periods, but she always had Fremont
tions of the approach Of these
attacks, and in most cases exercise
would work off the threatened
spell. The attacks only came on ut
long intervals, and during the past
several months had almost entirely
disappeared. Recently, however,
the lady had AN attack of fever
which left her weak and from the
eHeCtS Ot WHICH Sne Iiau iloI TecOV-
cred. The fatal attack was the first
one she had had since the fever, and
unfortunately i'm this case she fell in
such position that she sutfocated,
! and life was entirely extinct when
found by her husband. The physi.
clan was called with the faint hope
that she could be resuscitated, but
she showed no signs of life after be-
ing discovered. The case is particu-
larly a sad and distressing one,
and we regret If the error that the
reporter was unintentionally led into
added any further pangs to those
who suffer the affiiction of her loss
, 1887-05-19
Probate Sale.

Yesterday at the corner of River
side avenue and Mill street IA large
crowd surrounded lawyer Munter,
who, like frenzied dealer on
'change, was swinging Il paper in his
hand and shouting himself hoarse.
He was being carefully watched by
Probate Judge Harrison, while in
front of him were old man Strobach,
Palmtag and Deuber, who were get
ting in and trying to drown ont the
voice of the noisy attorney. 1t was
at first hard to account for this per-
formance of so many of the most
staid and sober residents of the city,
and people looked one upon another
in all enquiring way. At last it
leaked out that the coterie of wild
eyed gentlemen were conducting,
and bidding, at II public auction un-
der decree of the probate Judge,
and the property for sale was half
interest in Louis Rudolfs bakery
for the benefit of the heirs of the
late Mrs. Rudolf. After lively bid
ding the property was knocked down
to Mr.. Strobach for $4,000. who
bought it forthat enterprising citizen
A. j. Staus. The whole property
was purchased about a year ago for
$4,000, and now half interest in it
brings the same amount, which indi-
Gates a pretty good advance. 1t is
not known whether or not Mr.. Staus
will work in pies, cakes and bread
with his guns, pistols and fishing
tackle,
, 1887-05-19
LOCAL JOTTINGS.

The territorial prisoners have been
removed from Seatco to Walla
Waila.
The matter OF procuring a hook
and ladder tr uck for the fire depart
ment has got into the hands OF a
committee. and in all probability
that useful piece of fire apparatus
will be procured.
Parties having county warrants to
sell can get their face value dollar
for dollar by taking them to Stro-
bach & Munter. These gentlemen
have arranged to buy all that are
offered at par, which will be good
news to those who have had to dis
pose OF these warrants at a dis
count.
Deputy Sheriff Duncan has just re-
returned from an extensive trip
through the southern part OF the
county. He reports that the o. II. &
N. surveyors are at work locating a
line northward from Pennington
through Latah and Waverly to Rock
sdord. The feeling In that locality Is
aNhat the road will certainly be built
and that 1t will be extended to Spo-
kane Falls. Mr.. Duncan further
states that the continued wet wealth
or has greatly retarded farm work
all through the country.
The attention Of the public Is called
TO the special advertisement OF the
Great Eastern that appears In this
issue. This leading dry goods em-
pOrium of the north west Is now Oner-
ing such inducements to the public
ia special lines of goods as cann0t
fail 70 attract purchasers from all
parts OF the country. With the al
vantage OF buying from first hands
and carrying thousands OF dollars
worth OF goods, the Great Eastern Is
enabled to sell cheaper than any OF
its competitors, hence the large pat
ronage enjoyed at all times by this
establishment. This specal sale Is
only advertised for five days, and
those who desire to save money
should take advantage Of the oppor-
tunity to make purchases during the
! TX istence OF the offer.
, 1887-05-19

Among his acquaintance 1t IL
known that Col. Phil O'Rourke has
taken a great fancy to Spokane Falls
Ever since his first visit to the place
the attachment has grown In
strength, and he has just demon
strated his confidence by making
another purchase of Howard street
property upon which he proposes to
put up a brick building. Phil il the
kind of man TO help build up a
town and 1t Is satisfaction to learn
of his taking hold.
The Lincoln Literary Society OF
the public schools last Friday after.
noon installed the following new
officers: President, Ernest Ide;
vice.president, Frank Rosenhaupt;
secretary, Sidney Rosenhaupt; treas.
urer, Mary Spencer; marshal, Eva
Williams. The young people Of this
society are making extensive and
thorough preparations for their pub.
lie entertainment for the benefit Of
the public school, Friday evening
May 18th. Make n note Of 1t.
, 1887-05-19
sUFFOCATED.

Sad and sudden Death OF Mrs. A, II.
The many friends OF the family
were shocked last evening to
learn OF the sudden death Of the
wife Of A. f. Keats, Esq, that oc-
Cured shortly after 6 o'clock
last evening. This was par
ticularly surprising and pain
full as the lady was taken of while In
her usual health. The particulars
are briefly as follows: About 6 o'clock
last evening while in her room
at the family residence on east Riv-
erside avenue, Mrs. Keats was taken
with a fit and fell in such position
behind door that she was so far
overcome with suffocation when dis.
covered by her husband that she
never rallied. At the time Mr.
Keats was at the stable. When he
entered the house he did not fin d
his wife dow stairs and going to her
room discovered her in the position
as related. DIR. Morgan was at once
summoned, but the unfortunate
lady was beyond all aid and death
followed only short time after the
arrival OF the physician. 1t has
never been known outside of the
family that Mrs. Keats was subject
to fits. This affliction was one rea-
son that Mr.. Keats has not been in
active business since his marriage.
He has been a constant companion
OF his wife and has watched over
her with great care. The gentle
man has the deepest sympathy Of
his many friends and acquaintances
in the city in this hour Of his sad af.
Fiction.
, 1887-05-19
obituary.

In another column are given
the particulars of the sad death of
Mrs. Olive Keats. The lady was u
daughter of Mr.. A. Il. Ellis and a
sister of Mrs. S. Heath. She had re-
sided in Spokane Falls since child
hood, and growing up here to
and friendship of:all who knew her.
some three years ago she was mar
ried to A. Il. Keats, Esq, and the
couple have lived happy and con-
tented life. Mrs. Keats was com.
inunicant and active member of the
Methodist church. She was most
estimabie Christian lady, a devoted
and affectiOnate wife, and IA kind
hearted and sympathetic neighbor.
Her sudden demise Is terrine
shock to her friends as we'll as rela-
tives. To the stricken husband and
family the heartfelt sympathyof the
community is extended.
, 1887-05-19

building, yet the company has no
resident agent and hence the ship
ping facilities are execrabe. There
should he both freight and express
accom- minodat.ons at that point, AS
such arrangements would be OF the
greatest advantage to the four thriv-
Ing places mentioned. 1t Is to be
hoped that the company will remedy
the existing evil and thereby not
only make glad the public, but add
largely to the shipping business OF
the road. All express matter now
sect to Rosalia, Pine City, Latah or
Waverly goes by stage, very
primitive mode of transportation
and q very singular circumstance.
considering the fact that trains run
daily into Rosalia, the distributing
point for that section.
, 1887-05-19
From Saturdays daily.

yProm Saturdays daily.
The mill company is getting a fine
boom OF logs.
A shoe shop Is to be opened in the
old Phoenix building.
Howard street was fairly swarm
ing with people last evening.
The w. G. r.. u. hold an annual
session in this city next week.
The auditors books will be opened
in the new court house this morn
ing.
Jas. +. Wardner Is back to the city
with the other mining men from
Wardner.
Mrs. j. c. Hanna has comfortable
room to rent at her residence near
the depot.
The ice man IL at last making his
daily rounds, the weather justifying
the exertion.
The White House flrm have put
iron grating oyer their sidewalk eel
lar entrance.
4shere Ia large gathering Of prom
fff6k mining men in the city Just at
t'ie present time.
Tho Unitarian society of this city
viii probably build church during
the present summer.
Tho extension of the PalOuse
branch opens upa vast extent OF rich
country and makes il tributary to
this city.
The office OF the Spokane & Fort
Spokane stage line has been changed
to Flournoy Il Co.'s establishment on
Mill street, where all orders for ex-
press matter and transportation will
be promptly attended to.
Rosalia is reported To be one of
the liviliest little towns in the cOun-
try south Of the Falls. A gentleman
Just in from there states that build
ing operations are booming and the
people are jubilant over the out
look.
Mr.. Wardner reports that there
is great rush into the South
Fork, and that prospectors are scat
| tering themselves all over the hills.
| There will be little of the county left
rssagOspected after the summer is
ojSH.
, 1887-05-19
Lots For Sale
IN WRITINGS ADDITION.

on the installme tplan-one-third cash, the
balance In monthly payments OF Sl5Oo.
These lots are beautifully situated, being
sheltered, and commanding u splendid view
OF the surrou nding country. They are large.
being 6Oxl50 feet, and lying directly north of
the city and being but i5 or Is minutes walk
from the improyements that Are Soin1 on
and will be made during the season. Water
can be had by digging from twenty-five To
thirty feet.
have several three.acre lots on the blun,
considered by many 10 be the finest subur-
ban property In or around spokane Falls.
All these lots have 10 southern eS posure and
commanding an unobstructed view OF tho
valley as well as n beautiful view Of the city.
Those wishing to purchase lots should see
this property before buying elsewhere.
These lots will more than double in value
before the year IN out
Parties wishing to see this property viii
be conveyed to and from the addition free.
The plat and maps can be seen NJ "
Kohlhnufi's store. on Howard street 2-I-dw